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Paul was a long time resident of Wells. He was married to his loving wife, Heidi, for 24 years whom he met in college and began dating in 1989. Paul is Heidi’s one true love and very best friend. They were inseparable and loved spending all their time together.

Paul has two children. His loving daughter Roslyn was so precious to him. He loved to hear all her stories of the adventures she experienced. He would light up whenever her name was mentioned. His son Grant was not only a son, but a best friend. Hours of hockey rink time were spent together. Paul was so proud of his son, filled with pride every time Grant’s name was mentioned.

Paul enjoyed hockey and was a coach for ten years. He also enjoyed coaching little league in his son’s earlier years. In the summer, Paul could be found in Wayne at the family camp, boating, fishing, and enjoying family time. Those memories are precious and will forever be in the hearts of Heidi, Roslyn, and Grant.

Paul was a baptized Christian for 24 years. He attended the Kittery Church of Christ and taught Bible class when his children were young. He loved the Lord with all his heart and always strived to be the very best

. . . COMIC from page 7 takes an insightful look at the life of this public servant, war hero, and entrepreneur. example to others. Paul was a loving, kind, compassionate, gentle soul. He always had a kind word to say about everyone. missing – that the funeral was depressing. The funeral meets the bereaved’s need for support. Death throws people into despair and depression by separating them from one who has provided love, companionship, and security. The funeral and customs provide the means by which those close to them can give their support and share their suffering.

Paul is survived by his loving wife Heidi Soper; children, Roslyn Soper and Grant Soper; father-in-law Tony (Nancy) Grant; brothers, Robert (Melina) Soper and Daniel (Faye) Soper; brothers-in-law, Todd (Donna) Grant and Dr. Mark (Jennifer) Grant; ten loved nieces and nephews; and his very beloved dog Ruby, who worked in his office with him every day.

Paul was predeceased by wonderful, beloved parents Richard and Linda Soper, and dearly loved mother-in-law Sandy Grant.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 6 at Kittery Church of Christ, 48 Love Lane, Kittery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gander Brook Christian Camp in Raymond at www. ganderbrook.org/donate. Paul’s children enjoyed many summers at Gander Brook, while Paul and Heidi also spent time volunteering there. It was a special place in Paul’s heart. 2 Timothy 4:7-8.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, visit Paul’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com. Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells.

The funeral period provides for the expression of sorrow. Only through talking about the past can the bereaved person realize the extent of the relationship with the deceased, and accept the loss and suffering. Only through weeping and talking to good listeners can they release their grief and feelings of guilt and hostility. Experts in grief therapy believe that it can be expressed best through rites, rituals, and ceremonies. The ceremony deals primarily with intellectual concepts and doesn’t fully engage the

There are three points to be stressed, finally, in connection with the tradition of funeral flowers. First, the role of flowers are both symbolic and aesthetic. They add great value to the richness and meaning of the ritual. Second, flowers represent sympathy extended to the bereaved. Third, flowers are sent to both the living and the dead. They are sent to the living as comfort and as tokens of respect for the deceased.

We, at the JS Pelkey & Son and the Bernier Funeral Homes, hold the value of the work our local florists do in very high regard. We always encourage the families we serve to contact a local florist directly. Certainly there are national floral outlets that can be reached with a simple Google search but, honestly, the quality of these products are often substandard. Simply click the “Send Flowers” tab on our website and you will be directed to our list of trusted florists.

Please call us about any questions with which we may help.

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